Quinton is a small town of 886 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $28,864
and a 11.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Quinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Quinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Quinton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.2
Quinton's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Quinton costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Quinton, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$633
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$28,864
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Quinton's violent crime rate is 355.5 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
355.5 /100k
Property Crime
3080.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Quinton is served primarily by QUINTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Quinton, OK
National Avg
School District
QUINTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Quinton sees average highs of 51.6°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Quinton's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Quinton roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,900 and median rent is $633/month.
Quinton's violent crime rate is 355.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3080.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Quinton are operated by QUINTON.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Quinton, OK has a population of 886, a median household income of $28,864, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Quinton averages 51.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches
with about 8.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Quinton, Oklahoma is 886 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Quinton: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $70,900, median household income $28,864, crime index 115 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.